Nursing Home

South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home

South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center

288 Washington St, Quincy, MA 02169 View map
Overview of South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center

South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center was established in 1985 by a group of passionate community advocates, envisioning a nursing center tailored to the specific needs of the growing Asian elderly population. In 2014, South Cove Manor transitioned to a new, state-of-the-art campus in Quincy from its original location on Shawmut Avenue in Boston. This strategic move enabled the center to introduce innovative care models and significantly expand its rehabilitation services. South Cove Manor’s steadfast dedication to delivering exceptionally high-quality care and fostering innovation has led to outstanding regulatory ratings.

Recognizing the challenges faced by this community due to language and cultural barriers in traditional care facilities, the founders aspired to create a welcoming home that honored its residents’ cultural backgrounds and traditions. Despite its strong roots in the Asian community, South Cove Manor embraces and serves individuals from diverse backgrounds. This inclusive approach is reflected in its multicultural staff, various activities, and varied menus, fostering an environment that warmly welcomes everyone. The center proudly boasts the highest Five-Star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It consistently earns deficiency-free survey ratings from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. These accolades position South Cove Manor among the top nursing facilities in Massachusetts and across the nation.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Massachusetts average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Massachusetts average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Massachusetts average: 3.2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 46m per day

This home provides 4% less nursing time per resident than the Massachusetts average.

Massachusetts average: 3h 56m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 27m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 141

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Massachusetts average
Occupancy rate 93.3%
Residents per day (avg) 137
Occupancy rate
93.3%
Residents per day (avg)
137

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

27% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

62% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$19.4M
Surplus of revenue
$1.3M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$19,355,211.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,340,076.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.8M
50.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.2M
Total costs $18.0M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitation, Long Stay Services, Respite Care, Palliative Care
Operating Hours
Visitors are welcome 8:00am – 8:00pm and by special arrangement

Types of Care at South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center

Respite Care Nursing Home
Contact South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Massachusetts average 4.5


Last Health inspection on Jul 2024

Total health citations 30
Citations per inspection
10

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 30 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.3


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.5

0 critical citations More info Massachusetts average: 0.3

0 serious citations More info Massachusetts average: 1.5

29 moderate citations More info Massachusetts average: 29.7

1 minor citation More info Massachusetts average: 1.3
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jul 31, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 31, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 31, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 31, 2024
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Department of Public Health.
South Cove Manor at Quincy Point Rehabilitation Center
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RC

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Address 0.9 mile from city center — 3.88 miles to nearest hospital (Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree)

Address 288 Washington St, Quincy, MA 02169

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

168
Total Staff
133
Employees
35
Contractors
53,388
Total Hours (Quarter)
79
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse297.1 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse298 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant697.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
4.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
132 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
8 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
17 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
5.2%
of total hours from contractors
2,795 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 13 Certified Nursing Assistant: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 10 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6636928,42791100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse1910298,78591100%8
Registered Nurse1613294,73791100%7.1
Other Dietary Services Staff160164,01491100%6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,5857582%7.8
Mental Health Service Worker2029016470%7.4
Nurse Aide in Training4047126976%5.7
Qualified Social Worker0115126470%8
RN Director of Nursing1014796470%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0224736571%7.3
Administrator1014546268%7.3
Nurse Practitioner1014536167%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224436369%7
Dietitian1014425965%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist0113785763%6.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1013735055%7.5
Medical Director0111546875%2.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant022702831%2.4

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
134 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicaid
120 residents (89.6%)
Private pay or other
14 residents (10.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 4.8
53% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 10.6
47% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.0

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Massachusetts avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.2%
56% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 18.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.2%
42% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 19.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 12.3%
44% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 22.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.1%
42% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.8%
83% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 4.7%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
8% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.9%
64% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.2%
70% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 10.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.2%
30% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 20.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
8% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 91.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.23
34% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.86

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.09
29% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.54

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.2%
15% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 76.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
41% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.1%
22% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 77.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 0.8%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 44.6%
12% worse than Massachusetts average

Massachusetts average: 50.6%

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Home Care Program

MassHealth Home Care

Age 60+, Massachusetts resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$1,500/month (individual, varies by region).

$2,000 (individual, excludes home, car).

Coordinated through Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs); high demand in urban areas.

Frail Elder Waiver

Massachusetts Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires clinical eligibility determination.

Senior Care Options (SCO)

Massachusetts Senior Care Options

Age 65+, Massachusetts resident, eligible for MassHealth (Medicare optional), nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home up to $713,000, car).

Not available in Dukes/Nantucket Counties; multiple SCO providers (e.g., CCA, Tufts).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Massachusetts Medicare Savings Program (MassHealth Buy-In)

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Massachusetts NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Massachusetts resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

27 ASAPs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Prescription Advantage

Massachusetts Prescription Advantage

Age 65+ or disabled, Massachusetts resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D (or ineligible for Medicare).

No strict limit; copays vary by income (~$24,980-$75,000/year individual).

Not assessed.

Supplements Medicare Part D; no enrollment fee for low-income.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Massachusetts SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Massachusetts resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Massachusetts VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Massachusetts resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand statewide.